Organization

Divisions

Academic Affairs

We are a systemwide resource for academic excellence in research, teaching and public service.

Academic Affairs builds on the energy and academic strength of UC’s campuses to enhance the system’s educational impact. We help recruit and retain outstanding professors and provide them with the support they need to succeed. We promote excellence through programs that help prepare, recruit and support undergraduate, graduate and professional students. We manage programs that help position UC and California as engines of economic, social and cultural development. And we ensure that UC remains on the cutting edge of innovation in teaching and learning by supporting new academic initiatives.

Departments

Academic Personnel and Programs

Academic Personnel and Programs manages systemwide programs and develops policy supporting faculty careers at UC, including recruitment, retention, advancement, compensation, diversity, and affirmative action. We have universitywide responsibility for education abroad and exchange relationships. We provide faculty and students with opportunities to study and work in Washington, DC and Sacramento. We help prepare high school and middle school students for university opportunities. Several of our programs offer publication, media, and digital services to the UC community as well as to California and to the world.

Susan Carlson

Units

Diversity

Diversity and Engagement

We are the nexus for UC efforts that advance diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the academic pipeline.

The Office of Diversity and Engagement provides vision, direction, leadership and oversight of UC’s engagement in public education. We manage programs, initiatives and services that prepare students to succeed academically and to ensure that they advance smoothly throughout the academic pipeline. We focus on students from communities with low college enrollment rates, applying current research and best practices to enhance the teaching-learning process with public school educators. We contribute to developing overarching strategies and approaches for the UC system that advance access, diversity and inclusion for students and faculty.

Yvette Gullatt

Institutional Research and Academic Planning

We provide analyses and reports that inform and shape strategic planning, institutional policy, and decision support.

IRAP provides timely, accurate, consistent and reliable information about UC and the environment in which it operates. Through evidence-based analyses, we support and guide enrollment planning, policy creation and revision, program and campus budget reviews, statewide higher education studies and UC operations. We also produce the annual Accountability Report, which assesses UC's activities, achievements and operations through data-driven narratives and visualizations. Read more »

Pamela Brown

Research and Graduate Studies

We work to strengthen research and graduate education across UC.

Research and Graduate Studies (RGS) is a resource for UC researchers and administrators in research policy, funding for systemwide programs, and graduate education. We work to build UC-wide partnerships, help shape effective policies and provide a strong voice nationally for research and graduate education on behalf of UC. Learn more

Arthur Ellis

Units

Research Grants Program Office

We fund research to address some of California's most critical needs.

The Research Grants Program Office (RGPO) oversees a broad grantmaking portfolio of nearly $55 million a year to support research that is critical to California, the nation and the world. RGPO programs enhance UC’s research capacity and excellence, which helps attract top faculty, graduate students, government funding and companies to our state. These grants also enable researchers and community agencies to collaborate and solve the most pressing problems in the state. RGPO also provides grants for training undergraduates, graduate and postdoctoral researchers, whose work will benefit California communities. Learn more

Mary Croughan

Natural Reserve System

We provide a network of protected natural areas throughout California.

The Natural Reserve System aims to contribute to the understanding and wise stewardship of the Earth and its natural systems by supporting university-level teaching, research, and public service at protected natural areas throughout California. Our 38 sites include more than 750,000 acres, making it the largest university-administered reserve system in the world. Most major state ecosystems are represented, from coastal tidepools to inland deserts, and lush wetlands to Sierra Nevada forests.

Peggy L. Fiedler

Graduate Studies

We support and advance graduate education at UC.

Graduate Studies advances graduate education at the University of California through strategic planning, analysis, outreach and coordination. This includes the development of graduate research and preparation opportunities as well as advocacy efforts through systemwide initiatives and programs. Learn more

Pamela D. Jennings

Research Policy Analysis and Coordination

We coordinate policy and guidance to support and advance research at UC.

Research Policy Analysis and Coordination (RPAC), a unit of Research and Graduate Studies (RGS), provides guidance and assistance in the development, interpretation and implementation of policies and external rules in the conduct of extramurally funded research at the University of California. Learn more

Wendy Streitz

Student Affairs

Student Affairs’ work is accomplished through strategic leadership, planning, and operational support to UC campuses.

Our work is carried out through the following functions: Undergraduate Admissions implements the Regents’ and the Academic Senate’s admission policies and is responsible for the centralized undergraduate application system (ApplyUC) through which over 200,000 students apply for admission annually. Student Financial Support provides critical central support to campus administration of student assistance totaling over $5 billion annually. Student Services and Engagement advises and supports campuses in maintaining positive campus climates that are conducive to student success, diversity, health and wellness, leadership, and retention, facilitating student engagement with UC Regents, the UC president, and other systemwide administrators.

Nathan Brostrom

Departments

Budget Analysis and Planning

We develop and manage the university’s systemwide annual budget.

Budget Analysis and Planning (BAP) manages UC’s annual budget and conducts long range financial planning. Our role includes analysis of the complex factors which influence the university’s budget, development of the annual budget requests to the State, and coordination with the campuses on a wide variety of budget-related issues. We advocate in support of the university’s budget and we work with leadership from across the university system to integrate local and UC-wide priorities into our forecast and planning.

David Alcocer

Capital Asset Strategies and Finance

We support systemwide capital projects and capital raising activities.

We access capital markets
to finance capital and working capital needs for the university’s campuses,
laboratories, and medical centers. We provide leadership and support in capital
project policy, planning, design, contract and regulatory issues. We also originate and service mortgage loans for certain faculty and senior
staff.

Sandra Kim

Associate Vice President - Finance

Units

Capital Markets Finance

We support capital-raising activities systemwide.

We provide support for capital programs to the campuses and medical centers which, in turn, provide services to our faculty and student body. In serving the university's needs, the staff of Capital Markets Finance is dedicated to providing efficient service with the highest standards of excellence. For debt information and financial reports, see bondholder information.

Sandra Kim

Capital Programs

We support systemwide capital projects.

Capital Programs provides systemwide leadership and campus support in the following areas: capital budget strategy, policy and recommendations to the regents and the state of California; capital project design and delivery strategies, policy, contract development and training; design professional selections; building/safety code and regulatory issues; land use and site planning, long-range development plans, CEQA compliance and environmental documents; sustainability; and real estate transactions.

Sub-units

Capital Planning

We manage the review and approval processes for UC's capital program.

Capital Planning partners with campuses in the development of capital projects through the Ten Year Capital Financial Plan and the Annual Budget for State Capital Improvements. The unit coordinates with OGC, Capital Markets Finance and the Secretary of the Regents office on funding, compliance and other issues to ensure success of capital proposals. Under the Delegated Process, projects less than $70 million are verified for policy compliance. Capital Planning collaborates with campuses on proposed policy and process revisions; provides information required by State agencies; and responds to project-specific queries.

Dana Santa Cruz

Design Services

We support systemwide capital project design.

Design Services supports capital project design approvals, and CEQA approvals and compliance. We recommend design and construction policy to the Regents, represent University interests on building code development, and coordinate with governmental agencies. Design Services manages the Designated Campus Fire Marshal program, and acts as a resource to campuses for code interpretations.

Chris Hornbeck

Real Estate Services & Strategies

We oversee policy, transactions and activities for university-related real estate.

Working closely with each campus, RESS is responsible for negotiating acquisitions, sales and ground leases. We provide assistance to campuses and medical centers on strategic planning, business case analysis, due diligence and market, valuation, and financial feasibility analysis for real estate matters. RESS supports campus leasing, licensing and other real estate activities with consulting services, training, documents and forms. RESS also accepts, manages and sells endowment real estate received via gift and bequest, and consults with campus foundations.

Allen Meacham

Office of Loan Programs

We are the systemwide source of mortgage lending products for eligible faculty and senior managers.

The Office of Loan Programs designs, delivers and manages housing assistance programs for the recruitment and retention of faculty and senior managers in support of the education, research and public service missions of the University of California. We strive to maintain superior customer satisfaction by providing timely, accurate and cost-effective mortgage products, researching new product alternatives and evaluating industry processes and changes to continually improve delivery of services.Read more

Peggy Arrivas

Procurement Services

We develop and implement systemwide procurement and supply chain policies and strategies.

Procurement Services at UCOP partners with systemwide UC procurement teams to standardize agreements and procedures, which make it easier to do business with the university and ensure our campus clients have access to the goods and services they need. By using strategic and collaborative sourcing methods, supported by tools, training and data analysis, we optimize spend and purchasing activities across the UC system, creating significant savings for the university. Our Story

William Cooper

Risk Services

We enable university faculty, staff and students to identify and manage risks associated with their activities.

The Office of Risk Services is responsible for developing and implementing Enterprise Risk Management systemwide, identifying and developing strategies to minimize the impact of risk, developing a center of excellence for managing risk, reducing costs and improving safety by executing new ideas and strategic plans in a rapid manner. By strategically managing risk we can reduce the chances of loss, create greater financial stability and protect our resources in support of UC's mission.

Jagdeep Singh Bachher

Office of the Chief Operating Officer

We oversee and develop policy for the university's business operations.

The COO division provides systemwide leadership and oversight of human resource administration, information technology, the UCPath Center, the project and initiative management unit and energy services and sustainability. This division also oversees the budget and operations within the Office of the President itself.

Rachael Nava

Departments

Energy & Sustainability

We develop innovative strategies to meet our carbon neutrality and other sustainability goals.

Energy & Sustainability supports efficient use of university resources and helps chart a path to carbon neutrality though its leadership and coordination across climate and energy, transportation, green building, zero waste, water and food programs and initiatives. We are leading a bold new effort to change the sources of the energy that UC consumes through our energy services unit.

Sustainability

Human Resources

We oversee human resources programs and policies for the UC system as a whole.

The Office of Human Resources is responsible for systemwide human resources and programs. This includes strategic planning, employee and labor relations, talent management, staff development, senior management recruitment, compensation, performance management and the development and maintenance of staff personnel policies with the intent of ensuring compliance in all areas. We oversee all aspects of universitywide health and welfare programs and policies as well as administration of UC retirement operations. Learn more

Dwaine B. Duckett

Information Technology Services

We deliver data and technology services and, through collaboration with partners, transform the role of Information Technology to advance the UC mission.

The work of ITS touches many aspects of university life. Prospective students use applyUC to apply online for undergraduate admissions. Faculty and staff use At Your Service Online to access their benefits and retirement plans.

Working Smarter

Program Management Office

We drive effective strategic and program management practices at the Office of the President.

The Program Management Office (PMO) supports the Office of the President by developing and implementing multi-year planning and performance management methodologies, metrics and tools. The PMO also provides support in the areas of organizational governance and design, process design, risk management, change management and project portfolio management, and provides program management support to several systemwide initiatives.

Zoanne Nelson

UCOP Operations

We manage general operations within the Office of the President.

UCOP Operations is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Office of the President. This includes management of the OP Budget, Human Resources, Information Technology, Building Services, Procurement and the Business Resource Center (BRC). We serve as a one-stop service center for all OP clients with the goal of ensuring that the Office of the President models best practices in the areas of customer service, accountability and resource management.

Thera Kalmijn

Units

Budget Office

We develop, monitor and manage the local UCOP budget program.

The UCOP Budget & Finance departmemt is responsible for systematically aligning resources with strategic needs and goals. We prepare the annual UCOP budget request for the Board of Regents, provide UC senior leadership and department heads with tools regarding actual expenditures against the budget and provide support to UCOP departments on budget-related issues. We also manage the annual UCOP fiscal close process.

Éva Goode

Building and Administrative Service Center (BASC)

We support UCOP building and administrative needs.

The Building and Administrative Service Center (BASC) offers systems and services that support the work of the Office of the President. We strive to provide a clean, safe and secure working environment and efficient administrative support services.

Steven Murray

Business Resource Center

We build a strong foundation for UCOP financial operations by ensuring accountability for and compliance with UC policy.

The Business Resource Center (BRC) aims to build a strong foundation for UCOP financial operations, allowing departments to focus on their core duties. Our goal is to standardize procedures and controls to ensure maximum service to departments, as well as efficient, controlled and compliant transaction processing for administrative functions. BRC staff strive to provide excellent service while demonstrating accountability to stakeholders, including the Regents and the public.

Amal Smith

UCOP Human Resources

We oversee human resources programs and policies for the Office of the President.

UCOP Human Resources is dedicated to serving and supporting staff, and to building a work environment where employees feel involved and empowered to offer their best. Our HR Business Partners are assigned by department and provide guidance regarding all local HR services. Other staff units cover benefits, disability and leave, talent acquisition and employment, learning and development, and compensation. We are here to help — view our Quick Reference Guide (pdf) to get started.

Nancy Pluzdrak

UCOP Information Technology Services

Ethics, Compliance and Audit Services

We provide tools and resources to our campuses to help fulfill the mission of the University in an ethical and compliant manner

The Office of Ethics, Compliance and Audit Services provides direction, education, oversight for president policy process, investigatory services, auditing and monitoring, guidance and resources to the University to optimize ethical and compliant behavior, provide assurance, and improve operations through effective controls and processes.

Sheryl Vacca

Office of General Counsel

We are the systemwide source of legal representation, advice and guidance.

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal services to the university, including representation, advice, research and training. We also provide legal opinions to the Board of Regents, administration, faculty, staff and others acting on the university's behalf. We report jointly to the Board of Regents and the president. Learn more

Charles F. Robinson

Government Relations

We serve as the primary university liaison to federal and state government.

As the largest public research institution in the world, the university maintains strong partnerships with federal and state officials in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento, CA. We advocate for the university and its missions in education, research and public service.

Nelson Peacock

Departments

Federal Governmental Relations

We advocate on behalf of the University of California to the federal government.

The University of California's Office of Federal Governmental Relations is located at the UC Washington Center in Washington, DC. As the largest public research institution in the world, the university engages in numerous partnerships with federal education, health care and research agencies. Working with Congress, the administration, federal agencies and national organizations, we advocate for the university and its missions in education, research and public service.

Gary Falle

State Governmental Relations

We serve as the primary university representative to state elected officials and agencies.

State Governmental Relations (SGR) serves to advance understanding and support for UC's tripartite mission of teaching, research and public service. As UC's principal representative to state elected officials and state agencies in Sacramento, we represent university positions on legislative, budgetary and policy matters.

Steve Juarez

UC Health

We advance the education, research and clinical service missions of UC Health.

UC Health provides leadership and strategic direction for UC’s five academic medical centers and 17 health professional schools. UC Health’s central office supports operational initiatives at individual campuses and development of systemwide initiatives, promoting collaboration among the university’s health professional schools and providing oversight on the business and financial activities of the clinical enterprise. Read more

John Stobo, MD

Office of the National Laboratories

We provide contract management and oversight of LBNL and ensure UC obligations for the LANS and LLNS, LLCs.

The Regents of the University of California have a long and rich history in the management and operation of three U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories as a service to the nation that spans more than 80 years:

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab or LBNL) since 1931

Kimberly S. Budil, Ph.D.

Public Affairs

We build public understanding and support for the university's mission.

Public Affairs is focused on increasing public understanding and support for the university and communicating UC’s value and impact on the lives of people in our local communities, California and the nation. We help establish and strengthen relationships with outside constituencies — such as alumni and philanthropists, business and industry — and, in coordination with campuses, facilitating their support for the university. Public Affairs also conducts policy analysis for the university.

Julie Henderson

Departments

Alumni and Constituent Affairs

We help alumni help UC.

UC has more than 1.8 million alumni living and working around the globe. They are leaders and contributors to the vitality of our communities, our businesses and our culture. The mission of the Alumni and Constituent Affairs office is to enrich the lives of alumni and engage them as volunteers, advocates and contributors who strengthen the University of California.

John Valva

Executive Communications and Engagement

We help convey the value and impact of the University of California.

Executive Communications and Engagement handles speeches, remarks and statements on behalf of the university President, and develops and executes major speaking opportunities, events and public engagement for UC leadership that demonstrate the breadth and depth of the University of California.

Caitlin Callaghan

Institutional Advancement

We facilitate financial and other support for the university's research, teaching and public service mission.

The Office of Institutional Advancement (IA) promotes, expedites, encourages and assists the campuses in increasing private, voluntary support of the university by providing a central hub for inquiries about support, managing reports and analyses of fundraising activities and assuring accountability in the private support program. We work to interpret, coordinate and oversee policy for volunteer and private support, oversee endowment administration matters and issues related to UC's status as a 501(c)(3) entity. Learn more

Geoff O'Neill

IMPAC

We develop UC's positions on legislative issues and provide analysis and research in support of policy initiatives.

Issues Management, Policy Analysis & Coordination (IMPAC) is responsible for coordinating the development of the university's position for state and federal legislation, as well as responses to state and federal legislative, gubernatorial, and other official requests. IMPAC provides policy analysis and research to further initiatives consistent with UC's policy agenda.

Jenny Kao

Marketing Communications

We tell the UC story with clarity and conviction.

Marketing communications builds public awareness of UC’s value and its impact on the lives of people in California and beyond. Working with campus colleagues, OP leaders and our clients, we convey the breadth and depth of UC’s leadership in teaching, research and public service, and foster pride and engagement in the UC community.

Katherine Edwards

Media Relations

Our team serves as the primary link between the Office of the President and the news media.

Media Relations enhances the public’s understanding of the university and its contributions to California, the nation and the world. The Media Relations team interacts with journalists and media outlets, coordinates responses on news coverage and executes proactive communications strategies.

Dianne Klein

Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship

We help promote innovation and entrepreneurship across the university.

Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship works to increase the innovation and entrepreneurial capabilities by forging alliances with the government, private and philanthropic sectors to create new opportunities for research and economic growth.

Christine Gulbranson

Departments

UC Innovation

Moving groundbreaking research and discovery out of the lab and into the marketplace by nurturing great ideas and investing in bold solutions to today’s biggest challenges.

Most innovations derived from UC research require alliances outside of
the lab to make tangible results publicly available. This is can involve
some or all of the following activities:

Identify opportunities: Researchers
and lab directors can, with the help of campus technology licensing staff and
commercial partners, survey and mine the scientific capabilities and
intellectual property residing in UC laboratories so as to identify those
that can be translated into products and services of value.

Plan a business and raise finances:
Startups based on UC technology must develop its
entrepreneurial team, do market research to form a business plan, and secure investments.

Support business incubation: UC
startups and nascent business spin-offs based on UC technology need
support through the early stages of their creation and growth

Market the technology: Campus
licensing staff market research and intellectual property to identify
potential licensees and/or sponsors who can support patent costs and the technology
development required to bring research to market.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative

Innovation Alliances and Services

We help move UC innovations from the lab to the market.

Innovation Alliances and Services (IAS) acts at the systemwide level to support UC campuses as they build partnerships and collaborations with regional, national and global companies. We support UC inventors and entrepreneurs; develop and manage programs that enhance university–industry relationships; create tools to help connect external parties to researchers and encourage best practices at UC campuses as they forge alliances with industry. We also support technology transfer operations by providing information systems, financial management, patent prosecution and intellectual property management services.